La Crosse auditorium injunction sparks caustic mayoral reply
La Crosse authorities faced an injunction stopping construction of an auditorium on the Second ward school site. The mayor delivered a sharp communication to the Common Council accusing objectors of ulterior motives and stressing safety and authority as reasons for the project.
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Anderson
la Crosse
City of la Crosse
Second Ward
Frank P. Hixon
W.W. Carzill
la Crosse County
Minnesota
City Railway
Democratic Home-Coming Sparks Wisconsin Convention Hope
John C. Burns refrains from commenting on the Manson-Ryan national race while signaling a peaceable path forward. Delegates return from Denver with optimism, as County Chairman John F. Doherty hails Wisconsin’s biggest turnout and youth involvement at the convention.
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Milwaukee
John C. Burns
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Burns
Tim’’ Ryan
Herb’’ Manson
Anderson
John F. Doherty
Wisconsin
Doherty
Deal Pending as Rockford Seeks Eau Claire Franchise
Rockford has not closed the purchase of Eau Claire's franchise and there is a bare possibility that La Crosse obtaining the Eau Claire team could delay immediate consummation of the deal.
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Rockford
Eau Claire
la Crosse
Polygamy and Treason Discussed at Mormon Meeting
Elder Edmunds spoke on polygamy and treason at a Mormon meeting, admitting polygamy remains a faith belief but would lead to expulsion for violations of civil law. He stated Mormon revelations show full allegiance to civil government, as about twenty Protestant pastors attended seeking clarification. A Mormon conference in La Crosse is set for June 14–15 with Mission President German E. Ellsworth of Chicago expected.
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Edmunds
la Crosse
German E. Ellsworth
Chicago
Eleven Saved by Breeches Buoy as Schooner Drives Ashore
A breeches buoy saved eleven men from death when the three mast schooner Howard R. Peck was driven ashore today at East Port L 1 Flo 15. The crew faced peril as waves hammered the vessel during the crushing incident.
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East Port
L. 1
Flo
Howard R. Peck
Maine Disaster Ten Years Later Seen in Havana
The 1908 explosion sank the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. The page shows the new Maine built to replace it, the wrecked hull, a Havana cemetery for the fallen heroes, and a telegram facsimile from Capt. Charles Dwight Sigsbee.
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United States
Havana
Maine
Havana Harbor
Charles Dwight Sigs
Charles Dwight Sigsbee
Remember the Maine anniversary recalls heroism and war’s toll
On the tenth anniversary of the Maine explosion in Havana harbor in 1898, American resolve and imperial ambitions are weighed. The piece honors Captain Sigsbee and the fallen sailors, notes the war’s outcomes for Cuba and the Philippines, and reflects on national pride and spiritual tribute.
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Washington, D. C
Maine
Havana
America
United States
Havana Harbor
Cuba
City Considers Park Commission for La Crosse Beautification
The La Crosse common council discussed creating a nonpartisan honorary park commission to plan and manage park improvements. Mayor Anderson proposed transferring park matters from the board of public works while preserving council oversight and financial control.
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City Beautiful
la Crosse
Common Council
Anderson
Losey Boulevard
Execu
Tive
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Board of Public Works
Park Board
Miss Shonts Becomes Duchess Dechaulnes in New York
New York February 15 indicates America added another duchess as Miss Shonts wed Due Dechaulnes at noon The ceremony was conducted by Mgr. Lasvell.
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New York
America
Miss Shonts
Due Dechaulnes
Mgr. Lasvell
Supplies for Evans Fleet En Route to Cavite
Twenty two hundred tons of supplies are enroute to Cavite and stockpiled at San Francisco for the Evans fleet awaiting its world wide trip. The movement centers on preparing the fleet for the voyage to the islands with arrivals expected as the expedition proceeds.
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Ington
D. C
Cavite
Evans
San Francisco
Hetty Green Expounds on Vanderbilts and Money Loans
Boston report quotes Hetty Green asserting she never touched the recent panic while recounting loans to the wealthy. She claims the Vanderbilts refused a loan for their family jewels and comments on Cornelius Vanderbilt's widow Gladys and a Hungarian count, warning of shifts in railroad control and the need for real money in marriages.
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Boston
Hetty Green
Roosevelt
Hetty
Vanderbilts
Harry Payne Whitney
New York Central
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Gladys
Hungary
Uncle George Gets Four Years in New Trial Denied
Aged Canadian denies guilt before the court and suggests witnesses were forced to testify. The judge denies the new trial, imposing a four year sentence on Uncle George after the trial.
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George
Cousin George Marchande Sentenced in Waupun Swindle Case
The so called missing fortune grafter known as Cousin George Marchande was sentenced to four years in Waupun by Judge Fruit after denying all allegations. He claimed witnesses were forced to testify and refused to reveal his age or years in the swindling game. He was convicted of swindling Mrs. Jolivette of French Island out of five dollars in "fees" for locating her fortune.
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George’ Marchande
Northwest
Waupun
Fruit
Baldwin
Marchande
County Officials Hear Plan For Manual Training School
County and state officials meet at the courthouse this afternoon to decide on a proposal by La Crosse County Farmers’ Association to establish a domestic science and manual training school at the West Salem fairgrounds. If granted, the county fair would be abandoned.
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Court House
la Crosse County
Farmers’ Association
West Salem Fair
Proposal Club Organized by Chicago Widow in Los Angeles
Mrs N Nperson a young Chicago widow has organized a woman proposal club in Los Angeles. Members must propose at least once a month to a different man until accepted. Several society girls may have joined and over a hundred members are anticipated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
N Nperson
Chicago
La Crosse High School Tops Caledonia 58–15 in Upset
The La Crosse High School basketball team defeated Caledonia High School 58 to 15 in last night's game, returning from Caledonia with a decisive victory and improved momentum for the season.
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la Crosse
Caledonia
Caledonia High School
Fearful Floods Sweep Eastern Cities In Record Rise
Pittsburgh residents flee to higher ground as Allegheny and Monongahela rivers surge toward a 30 foot crest. Ice threatens as Youghiogheny joins, 400 families homeless in Springfield area, while Hamilton and Lima report rising waters and heavy losses.
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Pittsburg
valua/lea
Allegheny
Monongahela
Youghiegheny
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Springfield
Buck Creek
Wheeling
W. Va
Lima
Funeral of Miss Bleekman Today
Funeral services for Miss Ruth Bleekman were held at 10:30 this morning at her home 225 South Ninth street. Rev Henry Faville of the First Congregational church conducted the service. The body was shipped to Sparta for burial beside her father A E Bleekman Sr in Sparta cemetery. Pallbearers were John Holley Sr W B Batchelder A James H Goddard G E Luariner and George W Bunge.
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Ruth Bleekman
South Ninth Street
Henry Faville
First Congregational Church
Milwaukee
Sparta
A. E. Bleekman
Messrs
John Holley, Sr
W. B. Batchelder
A. James
H. Goddard
G. E. Luariner
George W. Bunge
Kentuckian urged to run for second on Bryan ticket
Washington February 15. Representative James of Kentucky is urged by Bryan men in the house to join the ticket as the second man. He is said to be in full accord with Bryan on policies and eloquent. Advocates say the move would give the south representation on the ticket.
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Washington, D. C
James
Kentucky
Bryan
Persian Shah Reported Assassinated Still Unconfirmed
A persistent report circulates in Vienna that the shah of Persia was assassinated, but no confirmation is available. London dispatches say confirmation is still lacking and Teheran communications remain unreliable.
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Vienna
Persia
London
Teheran
Mobilization Ordered in Russia and Ukraine War Areas
The Russian army was ordered mobilized at Odessa and Kiev in the Don province, per the Exchange Telegraph. News from St. Petersburg cited by the agency links the move to tensions with Turkey after the sultan invaded Pursia and ignored Russia's demand for withdrawal.
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London
Odessa
Kiev
Don
Exchange Telegraph Company
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Pursia
Weather Outlook Wisconsin Drops to Partly Cloudy Warm Weekend
The forecast notes a cold start with yesterday's extremes Winnipeg at 0 and New Orleans at 7 and 8. Today Wisconsin will be partly cloudy with little temperature change tonight and Sunday unchanged.
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Winnipeg
New Orleans
Wisconsin
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